10/12/08-4 night Wonder anniversary cruise

[dpara]

As for pirate night dressing, we've all got skull and crossbone shirts. Nothing too fancy; just a way to get into it a bit more than plain dress.

[clj1410]

We searched for pirate t-shirts this weekend for me and DH but no luck. So we decided to go for it and we both brought pirate costumes. I was hoping we wouldn't be the only ones wearing it. We thought we could also wear them for MNSSHP on the 16th!

[kimiza]

Hi Guys,

I just had the weekend from heck, had to work all weekend. I am so ready for this vacation! 3 more days of work.... a mantra I keep saying to myself over and over again! 3 more days, 3 more days. I did finish packing, but now my DD asked if we could just leave now instead of waiting until Thursday.. I was so tempted to say lets just hit the road. LOL 3 more days!

Everyone that is leaving soon be safe and see you on the boat!

Did anyone watch America's Toughest Jobs last week, they showed The Magic in the LA port. I had to pause it just so I could look at it!

[GOLDEN TINKERBELL]

The countdown has begun. Only two and a half more work days. :banana:
We are dressing for MKNSCHP on the 9th, nothing drastic. Since being fr Canada DS will be wearing Toronto Blue Jay Tshirt and I will be wearing something orange and plan to have something painted on face. DS says there is someplace in MK that will facepaint.:cutie: :wizard:
Nearly all packed..have to get refills on meds today.. :headache:
Sure hope I don't forget anything:rolleyes1
I must get back to work or get fired:surfweb:

[Cheermm]

DH and I packed most of our stuff last night. I know I packed too much, but....oh well! We fly out Saturday. This will be the longest week of work! Good thing I work for a Mental health facility!

We're dressing for the pirate thing too! We figured what the heck. We have Palo that night though at 6:30 - so we hope we have time to change and get up to the party!

[clj1410]

There is free face painting in Toon town, or at least that is where it was 2 years ago when we went. Be prepared to stand in line for about 1 hour. DH took the kids on the barnstormer about 3 times whilst i stood in line.

[alohabob]

See ya all in a few days, drive carefull and gods speed, I'll tell Mickey your on your way!:wave2:

[maddie1992]

Hi I just found about this board-- I cant believe only a few more days-- ill be traveling with my dd age 4 and my mom and 3 sisters and their children - Any clue how to naviagte around here . Or any info you can share about the cruise -its our first time . No clue what im doing
Thanks Anna

[kimiza]

Welcome to the boards. I just started myself a few months ago. It is fairly easy to get around here. I found it very organized!

The cruise should be a great time! In the Cruise line forum front page there is a FAQ thread that is pretty useful you may want to check that out for any tips you didn't think of!

Today is my last day at work!!! Leave in the morning. See everyone on the boat!

[Renysmom]

Kim -

What's your secret to get through work today cause mine is not working :goodvibes I can't stop thinking about what I need to get done and about the fun we will have...

Travel safe. See you Sunday

[Cheermm]

I guess we're all in the same boat (no pun) LOL - I am working till Friday though and can't seem to keep my mind on work! Is everyone planning on doing the meet and greet before the drill? I will post a pic later today of me and my DH so if you see us - yell!

[laurabelle777]

I am working through Friday as well---can't concentrate at work, just keep thinking of what all i need to get done!! In fact I'm at work right now!! I was going to post a picture as well but it asks for the url address and mine are just stored on the computer not at any address---any advice?

[Renysmom]

Laura -

To post a picture you have to upload to a site like flickr, shutterbug, etc. then copy the URL where it is hosted to the request box here to show the picture.

I am here at work staring at a clock that won't move... 4 more hours and I am out of here :cool1: Just a few more things to do at the house and then I can pack the car and head out. For those leaving tomorrow, good luck.. the waiting is torture ;)

[steelernut]

One more workday!!:cool1:
Safe travels to everyone & hope you have a great cruise!!:)

[alohabob]

Hello shipmates, Mickey said to say hello to all of you and wants to know what is taking you all so long to join us....the weather is hot and very muggy!! We have had a great time so far, the Beach Club is great and what a cool pool they have here.
Have a safe trip and we'll see ya very soon!

[Cheermm]

Bummer - I can't figure out how to paste the pic here. I have it in shutter bug - but it doesn't come up as the actual pic - just a link.


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[Cheermm]

Bob we'll be there before you know it! Enjoy the parks while you're there!

[manchurianbrownbear]

We're getting ready for our last night in our bed!

I've been pretty productive at work this week because I want to make sure I'm caught up on everything so I don't end up having to put out fires tomorrow afternoon. Staying busy has made the time go faster. I even cleaned my desk!

[manchurianbrownbear]

Cheermm

I think if you go to the DIS technical board there is a thread that gives instructions on posting pictures. I haven't done it for awhile but that is where I go to get a refresher on posting a picture. I use photobucket to host my pictures. Hope that helps.

Laura

Sorry, this is lauraljp posting under DH's log in.

[Renysmom]

It's 4:00 am and we are our of here and hitting the road. I certainly was the "I am too excited to sleep" gal last night.

I have an aircard so I will check in from the road on my laptop.

Orlando here I come :cool1: :cool1:

[SleepyKeith]

That's funny, we also left at 4AM this morning except from New York. It is 6:45 now and we are just about to hit Baltimore (and hopefully not the morning rush hour). We also have an air card so if you see and traffic or trouble spots on the way down, give us a heads up. We plan on stopping in either SC or Georgia.

[Renysmom]

keith
Get gas before you leave Virginia. We paid $2.99 when we filled up last night. We just got off for breakfast in Dunn NC and it is $3.69.

[alohabob]

keith
Get gas before you leave Virginia. We paid $2.99 when we filled up last night. We just got off for breakfast in Dunn NC and it is $3.69.

I was watching the Orlando news last night and some gas stations are selling gas for $2.88 a gallon lets hope this trend continues.

Also the weatherman is saying high winds off the Atlantic for the next few days.

[Renysmom]

I was watching the Orlando news last night and some gas stations are selling gas for $2.88 a gallon lets hope this trend continues.

Also the weatherman is saying high winds off the Atlantic for the next few days.

Is that a good thing or bad thing?

[SleepyKeith]

Thanks for the gas tip. We stopped near Richmond for breakfeast and filled up there. I think we paid $3.19. Were just about to South Carolina now so we are making good time.

Hmm, high winds in the Atlantic may mean the seas will be a little rough, we'll see.

[Renysmom]

Keith -

Traffic has been a breeze. We just drove thru Jacksonville. The cheapest we have seen gas since we left VA is in Brunswick GA at $2.86.

There is about 30 miles of construction on 95 in GA but the speedlimit is between 55 and 60 so not really a slow down. Cops everywhere with radar guns throughout the construction zone so just watch your speed.

Enjoy the rest of your drive. We should be in Port Canaveral by 5:30 barring no traffic.

[laurabelle777]

I am so jealous---I am still here working :headache: --we will be leaving out sometime in the morning---we live in lower alabama and gas here is around $3.25 right now---it was $3.50 earlier in the week---it is usually less once you hit florida. The place where alohabob suggested meeting up---is it kid friendsly?

[steelernut]

Thanks for all the travel tips.
We are leaving Myrtle Beach about 6am tomorrow. Hope everyone stays safe on the raod.:)

[SleepyKeith]

Well, we made to to South Carolina safe and sound. Leaving early tomorrow and we should get to the Residence in Port Canaveral at around noon. If we have time the wife and I are going to head to the Space Center for a few hours. Two days from now we will be sailing away :)

[AmyM]

Finally packed and going to bed. Need to stop by my office tomorrow am and make sure the place is under control, and then........................MICKEY HERE WE COME:banana: :banana: :banana:

[Renysmom]

Everyone traveling today by air or car be safe.. See you on the ship TOMORROW!!!!!

BTW.. I started my trip report. you can find it here (http://www.mytimepassages.com/pages/tripreport08.html)

Off to get ready for our day of exploring..

[manchurianbrownbear]

Departure day is finally here!

Our bags are packed and we'll be headed to the airport by 9:00 CST. Hopefully in Orlando by 5:00.

[SleepyKeith]

Just an update, We're about an hour north of Port Canaveral and hitting some rain showers. We should be getting to the hotel around noon and then heading to the SPace Center. So does anyone know a good place to eat dinner near Port Canaveral?

[lucy2811]

I'm just trying to tie up all the loose ends at home while getting in vacation mood!!! I've packed, unpacked and repacked about three times already - paranoid I'm going to forget something!!! Will be leaving Jacksonville about 8am tomorrow if all goes to plan. I'm sure niether Hannah nor I will get much sleep tonight!! Just think, this time tomorrow we will be onboard the Disney Wonder!!! How AWESOME!!!

[Cheermm]

Leaving for the airport in 15 minutes - Land in Orlando tonight around 8:45. Can't wait to see everyone! :banana: :rotfl2: :cool1: :yay: :cheer2: :banana:

[steelernut]

Live from the Rez. Can't wait to get on the ship. Seen it pull in this morning from our hotel room.

Hope everyone has great cruise!!!:thumbsup2

[kimiza]

We are back!!!! Yeah!!!! It was a great!

[steelernut]

We got back safe and sound yesterday about 3:45.
Hope everyone gets home safe and you had a great cruise. Sorry we didn't get to meet everyone.
MBB - Glad we got to meet. You have a great family. Hope you guys had a great time on the cruise and at the park. Have a safe trip home. We are doing the Freedom of the Seas next Oct. Hope your Vikes have a good showing this weekend.

[Cheermm]

We got back safe and sound yesterday about 3:45.
Hope everyone gets home safe and you had a great cruise. Sorry we didn't get to meet everyone.
MBB - Glad we got to meet. You have a great family. Hope you guys had a great time on the cruise and at the park. Have a safe trip home. We are doing the Freedom of the Seas next Oct. Hope your Vikes have a good showing this weekend.

We kept looking for someone with the steelers shirt on - but never found you

[Renysmom]

Hi everyone.. We are back home in VA safe and sound.

What a great time we had. I am sorry I didn't get to meet everyone but it was great to meet all those who we did meet. I didn't do a real good job of keeping my trip report up to date but did get one more day added today and hope to do the rest in the next day or two. Will share the link to my pictures as soon as I have those as well but give me a few days, I need to weed through them all as I took over 1700 :lmao:

Hope everyone else is safe and sound in their homes now.

[GOLDEN TINKERBELL]

Hi everyone.. We are back home in VA safe and sound.

What a great time we had. I am sorry I didn't get to meet everyone but it was great to meet all those who we did meet. I didn't do a real good job of keeping my trip report up to date but did get one more day added today and hope to do the rest in the next day or two. Will share the link to my pictures as soon as I have those as well but give me a few days, I need to weed through them all as I took over 1700 :lmao:

Hope everyone else is safe and sound in their homes now.

Hi there! We had a fantastic time and I can hardly believe its over. booo hooo! How did you enjoy the parks?
We made it home weeee hours Friday, 17th, (2:00 A.M.) and I did get up and go to work for 9:00 a.m. DH was really glad to see us. Told lhim we booked for next Oct..he is so excited. We were supposed to keep it a secret until Christmas, o well. Also, last night JC booked the same cruise for my parents. There maybe a whole gang of us going next year. Glad I had the weekend to relax a bit.

I am at work, must get to it...

[alohabob]

Hi everyone.. We are back home in VA safe and sound.

What a great time we had. I am sorry I didn't get to meet everyone but it was great to meet all those who we did meet. I didn't do a real good job of keeping my trip report up to date but did get one more day added today and hope to do the rest in the next day or two. Will share the link to my pictures as soon as I have those as well but give me a few days, I need to weed through them all as I took over 1700 :lmao:

Hope everyone else is safe and sound in their homes now.

WOW 1700 pictures I thought my 600 was a lot!
I'm sorry I had screwed up the time to meet up, I should have made it earlier and not just before the boat drill......SORRY!!!
I was happy to have met up with a few of you during the trip, I kept an eye out for a Steelers shirt but never did see one. I should have just yelled out anyone from DIS boards here?
We had the 5:45 dinner seating each night and started in Parrot Cay did anyone else have that sitting?

[manchurianbrownbear]

We pulled in the driveway at home around 3:30 on Sunday (just as the Vikings finished giving away another game:headache: ).

After debarkation we drove to WDW and spent a great (and exhausting!) 3 days in the parks.

A week ago at this time we were enjoying brunch at Palo!

Today; no ocean, no palm trees, no four course meals :sad: ... and we returned home to find that someone spread leaves all over our yard. Time to start working on my raking callouses!

It was really great to meet several of you! Definitely one of the highlights of the trip!

Is anyone doing a trip report? I'm going to give it a try. Feel free to correct me if I get anything wrong!

[clj1410]

We just got back yesterday after following the cruise with 3 days in Disney. We had a great cruise and are looking forward to doing it again in October 2010!

I think i saw tears in DH eyes as we took off from Orlando!

I think i saw Steelernut on the first day! He had a Steelers shirt on, so i am pretty sure it was him and the family.

Well it is cold here in NJ and someone also spread leaves all over our lawn too!

[Renysmom]

Told lhim we booked for next Oct..he is so excited. We were supposed to keep it a secret until Christmas, o well. Also, last night JC booked the same cruise for my parents. There maybe a whole gang of us going next year. Glad I had the weekend to relax a bit.

I am at work, must get to it...

Well you didn't keep that secret for long now did you LOL.. It was wonderful getting to know you both over dinner each evening. Hopefully we will run into each other on another cruise or in the park next year.

[Renysmom]

I should have just yelled out anyone from DIS boards here?
We had the 5:45 dinner seating each night and started in Parrot Cay did anyone else have that sitting?

Isn't that what you did to me basically LOL... So glad we got to meet, if even for a short time. Hope your parents enjoyed the cruise.

We were on the same dinner rotation as you, Golden Tinkerbell and DS were our table mates. If you had yelled that we would have met even sooner LOL

[Renysmom]

Look who I found as we arrived at Castaway... Or should I say you found me LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2963093596_86819a6e11.jpg

Aloha Bob, Me, Manchurian and Laura

[manchurianbrownbear]

Look who I found as we arrived at Castaway... Or should I say you found me LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2963093596_86819a6e11.jpg

Aloha Bob, Me, Manchurian and Laura

A great way to start a great day!

I hope the pictures I took for you turned out!

[domesticspaz]

I just finished our trip blog! http://travelingspaz.blogspot.com/

Now I can stop thinking about cruising for a little while and try to get our life back in order! I still have a suitcase to unpack! :)

[steelernut]

Just checking back in. Going thru post cruise depression.:sad1:

MBB - Hope your Vikes get you a win. Glad we got to meet. You & your family were great.:) Big game this week for Steelers.

[Cheermm]

I just finished our trip blog! http://travelingspaz.blogspot.com/

Now I can stop thinking about cruising for a little while and try to get our life back in order! I still have a suitcase to unpack! :)

You had so many of the same experiences we did. We were in Palo when you were - we did the jet skiis while you were onthe glass bottom boats and we were in the Cadillac lounge that last night when we were really rockin! LOL Great trip report.

Missing my disney cruise!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

[clj1410]

We have got the post cruise blues! But we have booked our next cruise for 2010, so we are already think about that! Two years seems so far away........

Go Phillies!

[Renysmom]

I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since we set sail. Thank goodness we sail in 370 days LOL

[SleepyKeith]

Hi all! We we are finally back from our vacation. My first cruise was great and we had so much fun. Sorry we didn't get the chance to meet any of you. I was looking but I didn't recognize anyone from the pictures on the forum. We are already thinking about booking our next cruise, but which one? :)

[GOLDEN TINKERBELL]

I just finished our trip blog! http://travelingspaz.blogspot.com/

Now I can stop thinking about cruising for a little while and try to get our life back in order! I still have a suitcase to unpack! :)

Hi, I too have those post cruise blues. But we've booked to 7 day Western on the Magic 2009.
:banana:

Did you like the glass bottom boat tour?

[domesticspaz]

Cheermm! How odd we were in the same place at the same time so often!

We enjoyed the boat tour but then again, we didn't pay for it. My dad bought a certain number of tickets for it and we just happened to tag along. I really don't know how much it cost, but I wouldn't have paid very much for it. It was nice to see the island from a different angle, and the fish were neat to feed, but there honestly wasn't much to see in the glass bottom at all. The best part was listening to the boat operator talk and feeding the fish... but if you saw my picture you saw the best of it right there.

[Cheermm]

A great way to start a great day!

I hope the pictures I took for you turned out!

I just found you in one of my pictures. It was before boarding in the port! Just wish I'd realized who you were before getting home.

[manchurianbrownbear]

Is anyone else thinking, "one year ago right now...." :sad:

[alohabob]

WOW hard to believe it's been a year already, Monday we booked our next Disney Cruise for 2011, Alaska here we come August 30 the last sailing......maybe we can get some good bargains?

How have you been? I see your Vikings are doing well!

[Renysmom]

John and I were just talking about it being a year. Wow that was fast.

Good thing I leave on the Magic in 20 days :) otherwise I wouldn't be handling this very well.

How is everyone??

[manchurianbrownbear]

I'm jealous! I guess we should book another cruise, even if it's in the distant future, so we something out to look forward to. I've recently broken out the DCL shampoo I brought home last fall. When I smell that scent, I can almost feel the ship rocking!

Kelly, have a blast for me!

We're going to WDW for a quick five days; 11/11 - 11/16. That's our Disney fix this year!

Bob, this has been a really tough football season for me. I LOVE the Vikings. I REALLY don't like Brett Favre. My head is going to explode!

[Renysmom]

I'm jealous! I guess we should book another cruise, even if it's in the distant future, so we something out to look forward to. I've recently broken out the DCL shampoo I brought home last fall. When I smell that scent, I can almost feel the ship rocking!

Kelly, have a blast for me!

We're going to WDW for a quick five days; 11/11 - 11/16. That's our Disney fix this year!

Bob, this has been a really tough football season for me. I LOVE the Vikings. I REALLY don't like Brett Favre. My head is going to explode!

I love my DCL shampoo's.. I have just enough to ge through this month so that is really why I am going back hahaha..

We are just gonna miss each other by a few days. We get back on the 7th (into Port Canaveral, that is).